Program Assistant I

Location: Burnaby, BC - conveniently located across from Metrotown SkyTrain Station

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Assignment: October 1, 2026 to November 27, 2026 (Possible Extension)

Pay Rate: $34.25 per hour

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organization located in Burnaby. They are currently seeking a Program Assistant I to provide temporary administrative support to their Corporate Safety department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrative professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, technically proficient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

- Provide administrative support to the Corporate Safety department

- Format and prepare a variety of qualified documents

- Ensure documents meet established formatting, layout, styling, template, and presentation standards

- Provide meeting support, including booking meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes

- Use Microsoft Teams to coordinate and support meetings and communications

- Manage multiple administrative tasks while meeting deadlines

- Organize information and maintain accurate records





- Provide general administrative and office support as required

- Troubleshoot administrative or technical issues as they arise

- Take initiative and independently follow up on assigned tasks

Qualifications

- Previous administrative experience in a professional office environment

- Advanced Microsoft Word skills are essential, including document formatting, layouts, styles, templates, and overall presentation

- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook

- Experience using Microsoft Teams

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

- Strong organizational and time-management skills

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative

- Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines

- Meeting coordination, agenda preparation, and minute-taking experience is considered an asset

- Fast learner with strong technical abilities

Eligibility

All applicants must have legal permission to work in Canada and be able to provide a valid Work Permit and Social Insurance Number, where applicable.

📌 PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Burnaby)
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